BARTON-ON-THE-HEATH PARISH COUNCIL
MINUTES OF AN EXTRAORDINARY GENERAL MEETING
HELD IN THE VILLAGE HALL on 19th December 2012 at 7pm
Present:
Councillors: Brigadier J F Rickett (Chairman), Lt Col J B Henderson (Vice- Chairman), Mrs G Cathie,
Clerk: Mrs H Seymour-Smith
Hon. Treasurer: Capt J Castle RN
Public: Mr C Seymour-Smith, Mr J Hayman-Joyce, Mrs F Matthias, Mr J Matthias, Mrs F Mulliner, Mrs B Wield, Mr A Wield, Lady Bolton, Mr G Wales, Mr S Lawrence, Mrs T Jones, Mr E Hicks, Mr D Poulsom
1. Apologies: Mrs L Hayman-Joyce, Mrs D Pelczynski, Mr J Shipton, County Councillor C Saint, District Councillor S Gray
2. The Minutes of the Ordinary General Meeting on the 12th October 2012 were approved, and the Chairman signed them.
3. Planning matters:
a. Hopyard Hill Farm, application 12/02699/FUL
Change of use of land from agricultural to mixed use agriculture and equestrian. Excavation of land to allow for erection of a stable building containing no. 10 stables and associated tack and feed rooms for private use, erection of a horse walker and a general storage building for agricultural and equestrian uses. Create a 60m x 35m outdoor horse arena.
The Mr S Lawrence explained the proposals. The Vice-Chairman reported that he had visited the site, and recommended acceptance of the proposals on the basis that they are reasonable agricultural style buildings which will not be visible on the skyline. Mr A Wield expressed concerns about visibility of the proposals, and Mr Lawrence assured him that the buildings would be dug into the ground, and would not be visible behind the designated ancient woodland. The immediate neighbour of the site, Mr E Hicks, said he had no problem with the proposals, feeling that they would not be visible. The Parish Council voted, and all fully supported the proposals.
b. Wheelbarrow Castle, application 12/02859/FUL
Replacement of existing outbuilding with a new two storey ancillary outbuilding
Mr C Seymour-Smith explained the proposals. The Parish Council voted, and all fully supported the proposals.
c. Hill Barn
Mr C Seymour-Smith explained that the new owners of Hill Barn and Underhill House, Mr & Mrs G Jones, were seeking to apply to Stratford District Council for a change of use of the barn from business to residential use, and that this would not involve any physical changes to the building. The Parish Council voted, and all fully supported the proposals.
4. Any Other Business:
a. Capt J Castle reported that Council Tax was due to be slightly reduced.
b. Mr E Hicks reported that planning permission had been granted for his
proposals, and wished to thank the village for their support, particularly the
Chairman and Vice-Chairman.
c. Mr J Hayman-Joyce said he was concerned that the village website was not being
kept up to date. The Chairman said he would talk to Linda Graham, but that it should be noted that she had been unwell.
5. Date of next meeting:
Ordinary General Meeting Friday 22nd February 2013, 5pm (Note – NOT at 7pm as previously advertised)
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